Wood Properties of Kayu Manis (Cinnamomum sp.) Planted in South Kalimantan, Indonesia

Abstract

Besides palm and rubber trees, kayu manis (Cinnamomum sp.) is a common plantation species in South Kalimantan, Indonesia (Fig. 1). Kayu manis trees are harvested for the essential oils present in the bark (Fig. 2), which are used in cosmetics, medicines, and as insect repellents13). Recently, the plantation area of this species has increased in South Kalimantan, Indonesia, because the trees grow rapidly10). After harvesting the bark, the remaining wood of the kayu manis tree is typically only used for firewood. Research on the wood properties of this species is required to determine the utility of the wood for other purposes. The objective of this study is to determine general information on basic wood properties of plantation-grown kayu manis, which will aid in the discovery of alternate uses of the wood.